Jewish Vineyard in Samaria Destroyed by Nearby Arabs

Arab vandals destroyed 10 dunams (2.5 acres) of vineyards next to the town of Esh Kodesh, near Shiloh, in Samaria this weekend. Esh Kodesh is also the home to Nati Rom, the founder of Lev Haolam, and his family.

Tzvi Struk, a farmer in Esh Kodesh, discovered this past weekend that Arabs from a nearby village had snuck into his vineyard Friday night and destroyed many of the grapevines growing there. The grapes, of the cabernet sauvignon variety, were due to be harvested in just two months. From Esh Kodesh, the grapes were to be sent to wine presses around the country.

According to Struk, the destruction of this year’s harvest will cost him several hundred thousand shekels. In addition, the damage to the vines will impact their ability to produce grapes for years to come. Many other residents of Esh Kodesh have suffered from similar acts of vandalism or theft for the past decade, with agricultural projects near Esh Kodesh, most frequently targeted by local Arabs. In the past 10 years, they say, no Arab has been arrested for any of the crimes against residents’ property.

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2 Kommentare

Peggy Shockey am Juli 10, 2017 um 5:27 pm

I am so sorry to hear of this terrible act! I am thankful that no one was hurt. We are thankful to be a small part in supporting the people, families and businesses move their wonderful products through Lev Haolam. May HaShem bless you!

I hate this! Destruction is all they know, that is the difference between you and them, you bring Israel life. Wish I were there to help you replant. I’m only grateful it was the vineyard they were able to attack and not you, Baruch Hashem! I pray you have a bumper crop larger than the ones destroyed and thanking Hashem for your lives protected by His hand. May Hashem bless you this tish b’av.